Summary of Contents for caenrfid Easy2Read qID R1240I
- Page 1 R1240I Fully integrated UHF RFID USB/Bluetooth Reader Technical Information Manual Revision n. 01 13/09/2013...
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Page 2: Scope Of Manual
The information contained herein has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. CAEN RFID reserves the right to modify its products specifications without giving any notice; for up to date information please visit www.caenrfid.com. - Page 3 Preliminary Product Information This document contains information for a new product. CAEN RFID reserves the right to modify this product without notice. “Preliminary” product information describes products that are ready for production, but for which full characterization data is not yet available. CAEN RFID believes that the information contained in this document is accurate and reliable. However, the information is subject to change without notice and is provided “AS IS”...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Index … Scope of Manual ...................................2 Change Document Record ................................2 Reference Document ..................................2 Index … ......................................4 List of Figures ....................................4 List of Tables ....................................4 Introduction ..................................5 Product Description ..................................6 Front panel..................................7 USB connector .................................8 Accessories ....................................8 Installation Notice ..................................9 Development kit ..................................10 Ordering Options ..................................10... -
Page 5: Introduction
1 Introduction This Chapter gives general information about the qID R1240I Reader. It contains these topics: Product Description Accessories Installation Notice Development kit Ordering Options qID R1240I Technical Information Manual... -
Page 6: Product Description
Product Description The qID (Model R1240I), mobile reader of the easy2read© Family, is an UHF multiregional RFID reader with integrated antenna for short to medium range applications. It is compliant with ISO 18000-6C/EPC C1G2 standards. The reader hosts an internal rechargeable battery and can operate both in wired mode, using a USB cable, or in wireless mode through the Bluetooth®... -
Page 7: Front Panel
Front panel The qID R1240I front panel houses the following LEDs and buttons (see figure below): Fig. 1.3: qID R1240I Front Panel Name Description Indicates the reader status and battery level (see § Tab. 1.2: qID Power LED R1240I Power LED Status Table) Indicates the USB/Bluetooth communication status (see §... -
Page 8: Usb Connector
USB connector A micro USB Type B socket connector is located in the bottom side of qID R1240I and can be used to connect the reader to an USB host port or to an AC/DC battery charger. In case the reader is connected to a standard USB port the battery charge is performed at 500mA max. (slow charge mode), in case it is connected to the AC/DC adapter charge current is 1A max. -
Page 9: Installation Notice
Installation Notice To insert the strap in the qID, please follow the instructions shown in the figures: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Fig. 1.5: qID R1240I – Inserting the strap qID R1240I Technical Information Manual... -
Page 10: Development Kit
Development kit R1240IDKB - Development kit with R1240I Barcode reader, WR1240IDKBAA silicone cover and demo tags Note: If you are interested on FCC module, please contact our sales office (e-mail: info@caenrfid.com, phone number: +39.0584.388.398). qID R1240I Technical Information Manual... -
Page 11: Getting Started
2 Getting Started This chapter provides simple steps to quickly start using the qID R1240I Reader. It contains these topics: Introduction Installing the USB Virtual COM port driver Bluetooth communication setup Connecting the qID reader qID R1240I Technical Information Manual... -
Page 12: Introduction
Introduction This quickstart guide will help you to get started with your qID (Model R1240I/R1240IB) reader. For more detailed information on reader configuration, connections and setup options please refer to the next chapters. Installing the USB Virtual COM port driver The qID reader can be connected to a PC using the provided USB cable and it is detected by the PC as an emulated serial port. -
Page 13: Connecting The Qid Reader
Connecting the qID reader Both USB and Bluetooth interface creates virtual COM ports on the host PC that can be used to connect to the reader with the CAEN RFID Easy Controller application. Connecting the qID using the Easy Controller for Windows Download from the CAEN RFID web site the latest version of the CAEN RFID Easy Controller for Windows software and install it. - Page 14 Launch the CAEN RFID Easy Controller application. On the main application window click on File → Connect; the connection dialog box will appear. Select RS232 from the Connection Type combo box and the right COM port number from the RS232 Port combo box.
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Page 15: Qid R1240I Firmware Upgrade
3 qID R1240I Firmware Upgrade This Chapter describes the qID R1240I Reader firmware upgrade procedure. qID R1240I Technical Information Manual... -
Page 16: Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade The qID R1240I Upgrade Tool is available for free at qID R1240I page or in the Software and Firmware Area of the CAEN RFID Web Site (download the R1240I Suit zip file). The qID R1240I firmware upgrade can be managed via Bluetooth. In order to upgrade the firmware, follow the steps below: 1. - Page 17 4. Launch the program Flash Loader Demonstrator; select once again the reader port to be updated, and press the Next button: 5. At the next screen, press on the Next button again. 6. Select as target the STM32F2_256K item and press the Next button: qID R1240I Technical Information Manual...
- Page 18 7. Select the firmware upgrade image and press on the Next button: Wait until the programming and verification phases are complete. 8. Press the Close button. 9. Return to the R1240I Upgrade program and press the OK button. 10. Wait a few tens of seconds. A beep emitted by the reader notifies the reset of the device as a result that the upgrade process is successfully complete.
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Page 19: Qid R1240I Technical Specifications
4 qID R1240I Technical Specifications This Chapter introduces the technical specifications of the qID R1240I Reader. It contains these topics: Technical Specifications Table Readable Barcodes Reader – Tag Link Profiles Radiation Patterns qID R1240I Technical Information Manual... -
Page 20: Technical Specifications Table
Technical Specifications Table 865.600÷867.600 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 v. 1.4.1.) Frequency Band 902÷928 MHz (FCC part 15.247) 4 channels (compliant to ETSI EN 302 208 v. 1.4.1.) Number of Channels 50 hopping channels (compliant to FCC part 15.247) Programmable in 8 levels from 10dBm (10mW) e.r.p. to 27dBm (500mW) RF Power e.r.p. -
Page 21: Readable Barcodes
Maxi Code PDF417 Micro PDF417 For other symbologies, please contact our support team at support@caenrfid.it. Reader – Tag Link Profiles qID R1240I reader supports different modulations and return link profiles according to EPC Class1 Gen2 protocol [RD1]. In the following table are reported all profiles that have been tested for the compliance with ETSI and FCC regulations. -
Page 22: Radiation Patterns
Radiation Patterns The radiation patterns of qID R1240I are shown in the following figures. Fig. 4.1: qID R1240I Radiation pattern H plane Fig. 4.2: qID R1240I Radiation pattern V plane qID R1240I Technical Information Manual... -
Page 23: Qid R1240I Regulatory Compliance
5 qID R1240I Regulatory Compliance This Chapter gives information on the qID R1240I Reader Regulatory Compliance. It contains these topics: FCC Compliance RoHS EU Directive qID R1240I Technical Information Manual... -
Page 24: Fcc Compliance
FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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